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2020.9.26 [Sat] Update

Student Life

Regarding Fall Semester Classes, September 25: In Fall Semester (Term 3 and 4), while most classes continue to be conducted on-line, some classes will be conducted face-to-face. To check how classes are conducted, see the Web Syllabus.And please note that when you take face-to-face classes, you can use a designated lecture room to take online classes.When entering and using the canpus facilities, we kindly ask students to keep the rules below...

2020.9.25 [Fri] Update

News

President’s Ceremonial Address has been posted: President Takafumi Sakai sent his message to SU students. Please click here to open the President’s Address for Commencement Ceremony. Please click here to watch the President’s Video Message for Autumn Entrance Ceremony. All Ceremonial Addresses are here. Commencement Ceremony 2020

2020.9.4 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Re-Entry to Japan/ Financial Support for International Students – Sep.4: September 4, 2020 This information is for the international students of Saitama University who have left Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are planning to re-enter Japan. Please read the following guideline carefully. *The below information is sent to the students on August 4, updated on September 4, and may be updated frequently. Please make sure to check the relevant websites as frequent...

2020.8.12 [Wed] Update

Student Life

How to Report When Infected with COVID-19 during Summer Holiday: To all students and staff members,In case you are infected, identified to have close contact with an infected person with COVID-19, or if you have a high fever during Summer holiday (August 13 – 19) , please contact the security office at 048-858-3006. *If you are not able to speak in Japanese, try to tell your phone number. Office of International Affairs will call you back to that number.

2020.8.7 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Newsletter from OASIS have been released: OASIS (Office of Advising Services for International Students) has released Newsletter for all international students. Please check them from here.

2020.7.22 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Response to COVID-19 – July 22: July 21, 2020 Due to the increase of COVID-19 patients, the following three requests have been issued by the governor of Saitama Prefecture. 1. Avoid going out into public places if you have a fever or symptoms of COVID-19.2. Avoid visiting nightlife district and places that do not promote proper prevention measures. (Places that do not promote proper prevention measures will be posted on the web...

2020.7.8 [Wed] Update

Student Life

【Application Deadline July 22】2nd Round: Application for Emergency Support Benefit: Application for the second round of the Emergency Support Benefit, provide by the Japanese government is now available on the Web Student System. Please log-in and check “Notification List”. *This is the second application round. Students who have already applied for the first round cannot apply for the second round. Students who are experiencing a significant economic impact by COVID...

2020.7.8 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Important: Online Classes Continue for Intensive Courses and Fall Semester: As the impact of COVID-19 has not declined, the university decided to continue on-line classes through the Summer intensive course and Fall semester (Term 3 and 4). Detail information is below: 〇 All lecuture classes will be held online in principle for the term 3 and 4, and the intensive courses. 〇 Classes including experiments, outside activities etc. which can take measure of infectious diseas...

2020.6.18 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Response to COVID-19 (May 27, 2020) Update June 3, June 18: Measures after lifting of the state of emergency over COVID-19 Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – May 27 Update June 1Update June 3Update June 18 In accordance with the Emergency Measures issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University has taken measures such as prohibiting students from entering the campus since Thursday, April 9, 2020.The government and Saitama Pr...

2020.6.18 [Thu] Update

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For International Students Studying in Japan : FALIA 7th Essay Competition 2020: The following award is open for application. Please visit the foundation website for further information. Name of Foundation FAILIA (The Foundation for the Advancement of Life & Insurance Around the World) Application Deadline September 10 (Thu), 1:00pm Foundation Website https://www.falia.info/ Remarks Essay must be written in English or Japanese. &nbs...

2020.6.15 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Special Cash Payments of 100,000 yen: To All International Students,Now documents regarding the procedures for the “special cash payments of 100,000 yen” have been being sent by mail to each household by the local government in which you live. Please do not fail to check your documents on your own. (There may be people in some areas who have not received the documents yet.)The application form differs depending on where yo...

2020.6.8 [Mon] Update

Student Life

COVID-19 supports for international students – posted by Japanese Government: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has posted on the website as below regarding the information on the systems available to those international students who are financially distressed by the impact of the COVID-19 infection. https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/1405561_00007.htm

2020.6.3 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Restriction Level to be Lowered Effective June 8: June 3, 2020 In response to the lifting of the Emergency Declaration, Saitama University will lower its activity restriction level from 3 to 2 effective June 8. However, the following activities remain at the restriction level 3 or are continued to be partially restricted. Activities remain at level 3 (still under restrictions)– Lectures and grading will be held online until the end ...

2020.6.3 [Wed] Update

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【Apply by June 24, 2020】Open for Application: Special Admission 2020, Saitama University International House: Saitama University has decided to assist our international students who are financially distressed due to the spread of the COVID-19 infection by offering International House (I-House) residence to the applicants. Please see the attached files for more information. Period of ResidenceDate of moving-in ：From July 10 (Fri), 2020 and after the desired date of residenceDate of moving-out：March 5 (Fri)...

2020.6.3 [Wed] Update

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【Application period: July 1 to July 31】Open for Application: September Admission 2020, Saitama University International House: Saitama University is pleased to accept applications for International House (I-House) residency. This application is for those who wish to get a permission to move into I-House, as well as for those who are currently living in I-House but wish to change the ROOM TYPES. Please see the attached files for more information. Period of ResidenceDate of moving-in ：September 16 (Wed), 2020Date of moving-...

2020.5.29 [Fri] Update

Student Life

【Application Deadline: June 10】Application now open for a program to provide a cash handout for struggling students to continue their education: 【Updated: May 29, 2020】 Application procedure is now available on the Web Student System. Please log-in and check “Notification List”.Please read the attached Application Guide carefully, and be sure to submit the required documents to the Student Affairs Section by the deadline. Application deadline: Wednesday, June 10(Contact) Student Affairs Section: 048-858-3944 *E-mail is not av...

2020.5.28 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Restriction on Student’s Entry to the Tokyo Station College: April 10, 2020【Updated: May 1, 2020】【Updated: May 27, 2020】 Due to the declaration of the state of emergency by the Japanese government and emergency measures taken by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the university has restricted students’ access to SU Tokyo Station College (TSC) from Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, May 31, 2020. Although the state of emergency declaration has been lifted by ...

2020.5.28 [Thu] Update

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Restriction on Entering SU Campus for Students: April 9, 2020 【Updated: May 1, 2020】【Updated: May 27, 2020】 Takafumi SakaiPresident, Saitama University Dear Saitama University Students, Due to the declaration of the state of emergency by the Japanese government and of Saitama Prefecture’s emergency measure, the university has been restricting students’ access to SU Okubo campus from Thursday, April 9. Although the state of emergency declaratio...

2020.5.27 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Response to COVID-19 (May 1, 2020): May 1, 2020 【Updated: May 27, 2020】 Dear Students, President, Saitama University ...

2020.5.25 [Mon] Update

Student Life

【Handout materials】Orientation for New International Students: Please see information materials to go to each URL instead of canceled orientation for new International Students. Handout materials 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / From OASIS (Office of Advising Services for International Students)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / From Office of International Affairs